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The Ruling Class

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1972 · 154 min Comedy Drama
6.4 / 10 · TMDB

When the Earl of Gurney dies in a cross-dressing accident, his schizophrenic son, Jack, inherits the Gurney estate. Jack is not the average nobleman; he sings and dances across the estate and thinks he is Jesus reincarnated. Believing that Jack is mentally unfit to own the estate, the Gurney family plots to steal Jack's inheritance. As their outrageous schemes fail, the family strives to cure Jack of his bizarre behavior, with disastrous results.

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Year 1972
Country United Kingdom
Genre Comedy, Drama
Director Peter Medak
Runtime 154 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.4/10 (94 votes)

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This is a comedy that knows its limits. Doesn't reach for grotesque when irony is enough, doesn't ask the audience to take things too seriously.

Worth watching for a good mood and a couple of genuinely funny moments. Doesn't promise depth — but doesn't pretend to have it either.

Good for watching with people who need to unwind after a long day. Not for those seeking depth.

Director: Peter Medak

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Viewing atmosphere: With friends or a partner when you don't want anything complicated. Good mood guaranteed.

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